An ambulance was called after Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden became ill backstage. Dowden, 34, required medical attention after falling ill just minutes after her performance with celebrity partner JB Gill during Saturday night’s (26 October) Halloween Week special.

Strictly’s Amy Dowden ‘feeling better’ after being taken to hospital - The Welsh dancer could not compete in the BBC dance competition last year because she was undergoing treatment for breast cancer.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden, who missed last year's series after being diagnosed with breast cancer, felt 'unwell' backstage on Saturday night

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has shared an update after her post-show hospital trip. According to Radio Times, the dancer was feeling unwell following Saturday night's (October 26) show, and was taken to hospital in an ambulance. A spokesperson for Amy has reassured fans that she is now "feeling much better".

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden could be forced to leave the show after she reportedly collapsed backstage over the weekend

The Welsh dancer fell ill at the show's Hertfordshire studios shortly after performing with celebrity partner JB Gill

Amy Dowden's Strictly Come Dancing co-star Neil Jones had nothing but sweet words to offer up for her when he appeared on BBC's Morning Live after her collapse

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden was taken to hospital on Saturday evening after she collapsed backstage following the show’s live broadcast. Paramedics were rushed to Elstree Studios in Borehamwood,

After a dramatic turn of events, professional dancer Amy Dowden was 'pulled' from tonight's episode of Strictly Come Dancing when she fell ill behind the scenes in last night's ep

Strictly Come Dancing fans have sent their well wishes to Amy Dowden following the news she was rushed to hospital on Saturday evening. The 34-year-old had just danced with JB Gill during Saturday's live show,